If pumpkin spice is the flavor of Autumn, then Chocolate Mint is the flavor of Winter.
Or, at least one of them.
These Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies certainly make me feel festive, and once you taste them, I bet you’ll feel the same!
Chocolate brownies with Oreo peppermint ganache
Honestly, they even look festive, with all that wonderful green mint icing coating each rich, moist brownie. YUM!
As if that isn’t enough, there are crunchy pieces of mint Oreo inside those brownies.
Even better, they are topped with bits of mint Oreo, too.
Crunchy, fudgy, minty, and chocolatey – with all that going on, these Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies are a taste and texture wonderland.
If you can’t get enough of chocolate brownies, be sure to try our recipe for Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate and Peppermint Ganache. They are delicious too!
Serving Christmas brownies
The coolest thing about Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies is how perfect they are for every holiday occasion.
Serve them up at Christmas parties or even give them as gifts to some of your favorite people.
You could even cook up a batch to serve while your family opens Santa’s presents.
And with their delightfully tasty green ganache, it’s a great idea to serve these brownies when you watch The Grinch!
And if you omit the red hots, they work perfectly to serve for St. Patrick’s Day!
After all, there really is no wrong time for chocolate!
Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies
Topped with a peppermint ganache, these brownies really pop with the addition of the chocolate mint oreos.
And it’s a piece of cake, or should I say, brownie, to make.
Using a brownie mix as the base, it really saves some time while maintaining that “made from scratch” taste.
The coolest thing about Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies is how perfect they are for every holiday occasion.
Serve them up at Christmas parties or even give them as gifts to some of your favorite people.
You could even cook up a batch for Santa.
Ingredients you need to make the recipe
- 1 9×13 box of brownie mix
- 26 Mint Oreo cookies, chopped
- 2 C white chocolate chips
- 1/2 C heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops of leaf green food coloring
- red hots candies
How to make the recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package.
Chop 16 Oreo cookies into quarters and mix them into the brownie batter.
Chop the remaining Oreo cookies into quarters putting them into another bowl. Set aside.
Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Check the brownies to see if they are completely cooked.
Once baked, put the baking pan on a wire rack allowing the brownies to cool.
Bring a saucepan filled with water to simmering.
Put a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot of simmering water.
Pour the white chocolate and heavy cream in the bowl.
Stir constantly until melted.
Take white chocolate chips and heavy cream mixture in the bowl off the heat.
Then stir in the peppermint extract.
Now add a few drops of green food coloring.
Stir well to combine. (You can add more mint extract, up to 1/2 teaspoon.)
Quickly pour the ganache on top of the brownies.
Sprinkle the remaining chopped Oreos on top of the ganache.
Sprinkle on the red candies.
Chill the brownies, allowing the ganache to set for at least an hour.
Cut the brownies into bars.
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Chocolate Mint Oreo Brownies
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or Spatula
- Wire Rack
- Knife
- Measuring Spoon
- Measuring Cup
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 1 9X13 box Brownie Mix
- 26 Mint Oreo Cookies Chopped
- 2 cups White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract
- 4 drops Leaf Green Food Coloring
- Red Hot Candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9X13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package.
- Chop 16 Oreo cookies into quarters and mix them into the brownie batter. Chop the remaining Oreo cookies into quarters and put them into another bowl. Set aside.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Check the brownies to see if they are completely cooked.
- Once cooked, place the baking pan on a wire rack to allow the brownies to cool.
- Bring a saucepan filled with water to a simmer. Put a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot of simmering water.
- Pour the white chocolate and heavy cream in the bowl. Stir constantly until melted. Take the white chocolate mixture off the heat. Stir in the peppermint extract to taste – up to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring, stirring well to combine.
- Quickly pour the ganache on top of the brownies.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped Oreos on top of the ganache. Sprinkle on the red hot candies.
- Chill the brownies, allowing the ganache to set for at least an hour.
- Cut the brownies into bars.
Notes
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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.